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Celebrating
40 Years in
Bethpage
OCTOBER 25-31, 2002
VOL. 40 NO. 42 SERVING BETHPAGE, ISLAND TREES, OLD BETHPAGE, PLAINVEW, SEAFORDAND PLAINEDGE FORTY CENTS
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN
Halloween
Safety
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns,
whimsical costumes, and visits from
young neighbors in disguise. The
Nassau County Department of
Health offers parents these
Halloween safety tips to help keep
this holiday safe and enjoyable.
Jack-o-lanterns - If a child wants a
carved jack-o-lantem, let an adult do
the carving, or let the child use a
knife especially designed for use by
young children. Use a small
flashlight inside a pumpkin instead
of a candle which may pose a fire
hazard. If a candle is used, light it
only for short periods and keep it
away from unsupervised youngsters
as well as flammable furnishings.
Halloween costumes - In
choosing costumes, keep safety in
mind. Trick-or-treaters need to see
and be seen. If a mask is part of a
costume, make sure it will not slip
and cover the eyes. The eyeholes
should be large enough to see
through clearly. Consider using face
paints or cosmetics to create an
original "mask." Hats and scarves
should also be tied firmly, so that
they do not restrict vision. Select
light colored costumes. Attach
reflective tape or stickers to
costumes or footwear as well as to
Halloween treat bags that can be
more easily seen by motorists.
Visiting neighborhoods - Small
children need a supervising adult
with them when trick or treating.
Have children carry flashlights to
light their way and be more visible to
motorists. Walk on sidewalks where
available. If children must walk on a
road, walk facing traffic. Trick-or-treaters
should go only to houses
where they know the residents, and
where the outside light is on.
Children should stay on the porch or
outside steps to get their treats, and
NEVER go into a home without an
adult.
Treats - For treats, parents
should consider healthy options to
candy. Healthful prepackaged
snacks such as raising, or treats
such as coins, stickers, sports cards
or coupons from local businesses
are a welcome alternative. Children
should be warned not to eat any
food until an adult has inspected it at
home. Unwrapped treats and those
showing signs of tampering should
be discarded.

3 COPIE
&D..P1 1 '•COGfi
RFI'HFAGbUD
Celebrating
40 Years in
Bethpage
OCTOBER 25-31, 2002
VOL. 40 NO. 42 SERVING BETHPAGE, ISLAND TREES, OLD BETHPAGE, PLAINVEW, SEAFORDAND PLAINEDGE FORTY CENTS
HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN
Halloween
Safety
Halloween brings jack-o-lanterns,
whimsical costumes, and visits from
young neighbors in disguise. The
Nassau County Department of
Health offers parents these
Halloween safety tips to help keep
this holiday safe and enjoyable.
Jack-o-lanterns - If a child wants a
carved jack-o-lantem, let an adult do
the carving, or let the child use a
knife especially designed for use by
young children. Use a small
flashlight inside a pumpkin instead
of a candle which may pose a fire
hazard. If a candle is used, light it
only for short periods and keep it
away from unsupervised youngsters
as well as flammable furnishings.
Halloween costumes - In
choosing costumes, keep safety in
mind. Trick-or-treaters need to see
and be seen. If a mask is part of a
costume, make sure it will not slip
and cover the eyes. The eyeholes
should be large enough to see
through clearly. Consider using face
paints or cosmetics to create an
original "mask." Hats and scarves
should also be tied firmly, so that
they do not restrict vision. Select
light colored costumes. Attach
reflective tape or stickers to
costumes or footwear as well as to
Halloween treat bags that can be
more easily seen by motorists.
Visiting neighborhoods - Small
children need a supervising adult
with them when trick or treating.
Have children carry flashlights to
light their way and be more visible to
motorists. Walk on sidewalks where
available. If children must walk on a
road, walk facing traffic. Trick-or-treaters
should go only to houses
where they know the residents, and
where the outside light is on.
Children should stay on the porch or
outside steps to get their treats, and
NEVER go into a home without an
adult.
Treats - For treats, parents
should consider healthy options to
candy. Healthful prepackaged
snacks such as raising, or treats
such as coins, stickers, sports cards
or coupons from local businesses
are a welcome alternative. Children
should be warned not to eat any
food until an adult has inspected it at
home. Unwrapped treats and those
showing signs of tampering should
be discarded.